The COP28 summit in Dubai made significant strides, including the creation of the Loss and Damage Fund and a historic agreement to transition away from fossil fuels, setting the stage for high expectations at COP29. Unresolved issues, particularly around carbon markets, will be a key focus as the world looks to COP29 for further breakthroughs in climate action.
COP28 Recap: What’s Next for COP29? Read More »
Carbon Market enables the trading of carbon credits to offset GHG emissions. However, it faces criticism for “greenwashing” and “Carbon Piracy,” where indigenous communities may be exploited, highlighting the need for stronger regulations and rights protection. Innovations such as blockchain and third-party verification offer transparency, making the market a potential driver of both environmental and social sustainability when managed inclusively and ethically.
Carbon Market Uncovered: Safeguarding the Planet and Protecting Indigenous Rights Read More »
Addressing the climate change impact on health is critical for safeguarding future generations.Climate change is increasingly impacting human health, with rising temperatures and deteriorating air quality leading to more frequent respiratory issues, heat-related illnesses, and waterborne diseases. Vulnerable populations face heightened risks due to poor infrastructure and inadequate health care.
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Rapid urbanization has amplified the adverse effects of climate change, but nature based solutions offer a promising approach to mitigating these effects. By integrating green spaces, urban forests, and sustainable infrastructure, cities can combat the urban heat island effect, reduce flood risks, and improve air quality. These solutions not only protect human health but also enhance biodiversity and resilience against extreme weather events.
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According to World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a climate related disaster has occurred every day on average in the last 50 years. These disasters are linked to a loss of USD 202 million and killing of 115 people, per day. The frequent and increasing events of flood, drought, wildfires, cyclones, disease outbreaks, food and water security has made it evident that climate change is happening at an accelerated rate than anticipated. The world Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that between 2030 and 2050, an additional 250,000 deaths per year will occur due to heat stress, malnutrition, malaria and diarrhoea. The IPCC report by UN clearly states that a minimum of 3.3 billion people’s daily lives are extremely vulnerable to the changing climate and they are presumed to be 15 times more likely to die from human induced climate change.
Climate Change: Are we dying, or are we dying? Read More »
The country of Greece was recently in the news for all the right reasons of introducing pocket parks in its capital city, Athens. These ecological parks are created in the densely populated localities of Kypseli, Kolonos and Pagrati to subsequently address environmental issues such as urban heat island effect and pollution, while also attempting to bring uniformity in the distribution of green space across the city.
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Today, most developing/underdeveloped countries are coping with the increasing challenges in wastes management as a result of the trend in industrialization and urbanization leading to global waste trade. For many years now, it has been observed that waste management methods are different in developed countries from that in developing nations. According to the World Bank Group,
Is the Global South Sitting On A Time Bomb Of Global Waste Trade? Read More »